All Obituaries

John Norvall Staton, 77, of Buckingham, passed peacefully on Thursday, December 13, 2018.  John loved his God and was a devoted disciple of Jesus Christ.  He was born January 29, 1941 in Washington D.C., the son of Irving Franklin and Ruth Bryant Staton.  John loved his church and his church family.  He was a faithful member of Glenmore United Methodist Church, having joined the membership in the late 1960s. Of all the things that John has loved over the years, his Lord...

Jerry "Butch" Randolph White, 73, of Dillwyn, passed peacefully at his home on Saturday, December 1, 2018.  Butch was born September 28, 1945, the youngest son of Selden and Grace White.  He was a retired Conductor and Brakeman with C & O Railroad.  Butch is survived by his loving wife, Sharon Jones White; his sons, Randy and Ronnie; brother, Frank and numerous other family and friends. He was preceded in death by a brother, Bersch.

Bobby Earl Thomas, Jr., 79 of Buckingham and formerly of Richmond, passed peacefully on Tuesday, November 27, 2018.  He was born January 5, 1939, in Buckingham County, a son of the late Morris Lemuel and Grace LeSueur Thomas.  He was a retired employee of Westvaco. He was the widower of Dora Clough Thomas. He is survived by a daughter, Jessica Thomas; two sons, Bobby Earl Thomas Jr. and Roger Thomas; five grandchildren and other family and friends.  He was...

Charles Earl Horne, 73, of Buckingham passed peacefully at his home on November 22, 2018. He was born October 5, 1945 in Buckingham County, a son of the late Eugene and Pat Horne.  He was known for his love and work in the grocery business.  He was formerly employed by Nick’s Supermarket and more recently by Food Lion. Charles is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Della Denson Horne; daughter, Sharon P. Aly; two granddaughters, Nadia Aly and Suzanne Morgan and her...

Grace Murphy Martin, age 79, of Dillwyn passed away on Thursday, November 8, 2018.  “Grannie,” as Grace was affectionately known, was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.   Grace was preceded in death by her loving husband, Ray.  Ray and Grace were married for over 61 years prior to his passing just three months ago in August. Grace was a “people person” and made many friends while working in the Farmville area. ...

Susan Moseley Booker, 50, of Richmond, passed away October 24, 2018.  She is survived by her daughter, Sophialyn (Sophie) Beverly Booker; mother, Pattie Adams Bailey and step-father, Louis Philip Bailey of Buckingham and father, John R. Booker of Appomattox.  She is also survived by two brothers, John R. Booker, Jr.(Donna), of Murfreesboro, TN and Adam B. Booker (Michelle) of Richmond; two step brothers, Matthew L. Bailey (Barbara) of Richmond and Andrew R. Bailey of Lewisburg, WV;...

Brenda Fay Davis Wharam, 69, of New Canton, passed peacefully surrounded by her family and many friends on October 23, 2018.  She was born October 3, 1949, a daughter of the late Roy M. and Ora Newton Davis.  Fay found joy in the simple things in life, particularly flowers.  A flower in Fay’s yard might be planted and then moved several times until she located its perfect spot.  She also enjoyed tending her vegetable garden, quilting, crocheting and traveling....

Shirley Chambers, Jr.  was born in Buckingham County on June 2, 1944 to Elizabeth Braxton Chambers and the late Shirley Chambers, Sr.  He departed this life on Friday, October 12, 2018 at Envoy Village Nursing Home in Fork Union. At an early age Shirley was baptized and joined the Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Dillwyn. He received his education in the Buckingham County Public School system.  He leaves to cherish his memories, his mother, Elizabeth Chambers; his wife Connie...

Charles Edward Estes, 61, of Howardsville, passed away on Sunday, September 30, 2018.  He was the son of the late Jerry and Charlene Estes.  He is survived by his three sisters, Jackie Pritchett and her husband, Eric, Susan Estes and Pat Severin and her husband, Paul. There will be a visitation for family and friends on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 from 4:30 until 6:30 p.m. at the Dunkum Funeral Home, Dillwyn.

Bill Witt Bailey, 48, of Dillwyn entered into the arms of Jesus on September 28, 2018.  He was born August 27, 1970 in Charlottesville, a son of Louise Call Bailey and the late Jack Dempsey Bailey, Sr.  Bill was a jack of all trades and used his talents in many ways.  He also loved to hunt, fish and working in his flowers.  Dr. Pepper was his favorite drink and Dallas Cowboys was his favorite team and he was fiercely loyal to both. In addition to his mother, Bill is...